Tanya Villano Photography

Fall Portrait Session Special

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:43:00 +0000

Any session booked for dates between October 1st and November 9th will be discounted 50%! Take a look at current session catalogs for details on session options, prints and products... and take 50% off the prices shown on session fees.
Click on image for Lifestyle Session catalog...

Click on image for Shine Bright Senior Sessions catalog...

Fresh Baby Art! | Wayzata Newborn Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:00 +0000

This sweet little babe was so calm during his session... and wide awake! The ideal time for newborn portrait sessions is during the first two weeks of life. Expecting? Email me about session options and get on the schedule!

Baby Belly Art | Wayzata Maternity Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:34:00 +0000

Baby Belly Art... or Dog Art??

Dog Art! | Orono Pet Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:29:00 +0000

I have so much fun photographing pets on location. Most dogs are so much more comfortable in their own environment... whether lounging in a favorite chair ... or outside in the snowbank!

Bundle Up! | Wayzata Kids Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:17:00 +0000

Love shooting lifestyle portraits outdoors... rosy cheeks... fun winter textures... and an excuse to get hot chocolate after the session!

Trick Or Treat | Minnesota Dog Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0000

Well... I'm really not a fan of dressing pets up in silly clothes... but it is Halloween, after all... AND my kids are all grown. So... Frank and Lou had to endure a bit of torture today. I would say they were a little bored with this dog photography session!

Sleepy Baby Art | Twin Cities Newborn Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:29:00 +0000

Look at these sweet baby features! The best time to schedule a newborn photography session is during the first two weeks of life. As long as they are warm and fed, newborns are usually content to curl up in the sweetest, snuggly, adorable poses.

Another Blooma Birthday | Minneapolis Event Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:23:00 +0000

It's always so fun to photograph events at Blooma... this past Saturday, Blooma hosted Birthday Bash #5 and also celebrated the opening of the new Minneapolis location in Boulevard Commons at 5315 Lyndale Avenue South. Linden Hills Fish & Bee (formerly eeCee bb) was there selling ADORABLE designs and accessories. The ever popular Adventures of SuperStretch class was of course, a highlight... check out the photos of these awesome little yogis! This year's live music was provided by Eau Claire indie band, Adelyn Rose... love their dreamy vocals.. and last but not least... it wouldn't be a Blooma Birthday Bash without the Red Taco Truck... YUM!

Goodbye to Sweet Miss Mabel...

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:18:00 +0000

Well... the threesome is now a twosome. Yesterday, sweet Miss Mabel ended up on the wrong side of the fence. An overly bold groundhog has been making daily visits to the chicken yard. At first everyone seemed to coexist, but this past week we noticed a change. The hens have been getting quite agitated by his presence, as the groundhog roams farther and stays longer. Usually, the girls either fly to the top of the coop and raise a commotion, or race to a corner of their "yard", protesting all the way with frantic clucking and flapping of wings. When I heard the telltale ruckus yesterday, I ran around the corner of the house, expecting to see the three chickens in their usual corner, loudly complaining. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Sadie and Olive were sounding the alarm, however, Mabel had flown over the fence and into the danger zone. The danger zone, meaning the No Trespassing Zone... The Louie Zone... where violation is punishable by death. Not good. Lou, the siberian husky/german shepherd who fancies himself a hunter, beat me to the scene. He did back off at my command, but Mabel was already flopping around on the ground and obviously injured. She didn't appear to have any wounds, however her legs were limp and she couldn't stand or balance. Poor thing! I wrapped her up in my flannel shirt and brought her in the house to keep her warm and quiet...

... and by the next morning

... there were only two.

The Art of Keeping Chickens | Minnesota Lifestyle Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Olive, our dark Brahma hen is getting SO pretty... look at those tail feathers! She is almost 6 months old now, so we should see some eggs soon!

And these are the two little girls... Sadie is a Salmon Favorelle, and Mable, an American Dominique. Now they are about four months old... look how much they've grown... the images on the left of this collage are at four and five weeks!

Hey Seniors13... Shine Bright! | Twin Cities Senior Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:44:00 +0000

Another fabulous Shine Bright session... we started out in Miss L's backyard and then headed down to the Minneapolis Mill District...love those lamp posts!

JK Shines Bright! | St. Louis Park Senior Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:21:00 +0000

This session was SO much fun... I always love to work with creative kids! Hey Seniors13... there is still time to book an awesome Shine Bright Senior Session!

Favorite Summer Treat | MN Lifestyle Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:27:00 +0000

My new favorite beverage on a hot Minnesota summer day... refreshing ginger lemonade!

There are quite a few recipes to be found online, but here is my version:
2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (approx 6 large lemons)
7 cups cold water
Ginger Syrup:
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
5 ounces fresh ginger (about 9 Tbs)
pinch of cinnamon

Bring water, sugar and honey to a boil... add ginger and cinnamon, simmer for a minute or two. Remove from heat, cover and let "steep" for 30 minutes. (Some recipes say steep for an hour... I actually just steep for as long as it takes me to squeeze the lemons and clean up the counter!)

Combine ginger "syrup", lemon juice, and cold water in large pitcher... chill... and enjoy!

Fresh Garden Art

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Starting to harvest fresh greens and vegetables from our garden... aren't they lovely? I'll be honest... most of the snap peas never make it to the table... they're just so tasty straight off the vine!

Baby Belly Art! | Minneapolis Maternity Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:22:00 +0000

Some of my favorite shots from yesterday's Baby Belly Art session... I love documenting the excitement and anticipation surrounding families as they welcome a new baby into their lives!

SLP Seniors 12 Shine Bright! | St. Louis Park Senior Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:25:00 +0000

Congrats to my St. Louis Park High School Grads on Graduation Day... continue to Shine Bright!

One More "Shine Bright '12 Session | St. Louis Park Senior Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:17:00 +0000

Adventures of Frank & Lou

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:42:00 +0000

Mud ALWAYS makes a dog park trip more fun!

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Sweet Charlie...

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:52:00 +0000

“He taught us the art of unqualified love. How to give it, how to accept it. Where there is that, most other pieces fall into place.” - John Grogan, Marley & Me.
So sad for my friends, as they have said goodbye to their sweet Charlie.

Art Books!

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:53:00 +0000

Miller's Lab hard cover books... perfect bound... beautiful papers... LOVE them!

Chevy | Cherish Sessions | Minneapolis Pet Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000

What a love story... boy falls in love with girl... boy surprises girl with a special college graduation gift... Chevy the Cat. Sixteen years later... the little family of three has grown... a beautiful home, beautiful children... lots of love and memories. Now the family is preparing to say goodbye to Chevy. On the outside, he seems comfortable and even a little playful... but on the inside, his kidneys aren't keeping up anymore. As sad as this is, I am honored that this family asked me to come and share such personal time with them. When I sent "R" a preview, she responded "Your e-mail couldn't have come at a better time...Chevy has been really sick this weekend and I think he will be gone in the next few days. I am so grateful to have these photos, you captured so many of his facial expressions as well as one of my favorite things about him - his whiskers!"

One Last "Shine Bright '12 Session | St. Louis Park Senior Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Another 2012 Senior destined for great things!

Spread the LOVE | Twin Cities Family Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:22:00 +0000

This beautiful family is GROWING!

Oh Joy.

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:38:00 +0000

More Seniors '12! | Minnesota Senior Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Tanya Villano Photography) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:34:00 +0000